Let's make this happen!

Did you know that the risk of developing an eating disorder is largely genetic?

Scientists have known for some time that there is a genetic link, but now with newer technology, a lowering of the costs associated with genomic research, and cooperation around the world, we finally have the opportunity to "crack the code" and understand what makes some people more predisposed to an eating disorder. This opens the door to new insights and effective treatments.

What do we need? 25,000 DNA samples around the world. Who is going to make that happen? We are.

In the UK, we're hoping to gather at least 1,000 samples. You may be one of them. You may pay for some part of them. Wherever you are, we need YOUR help.

What is Charlotte's Helix?

Charlotte's Helix was founded in the UK to honour the eating disorder advocacy work of Charlotte Bevan.
It is part of a global effort to collect DNA samples from over 25,000
individuals who have had anorexia at any time in their life, otherwise
known as #AN25K.The goal of Charlotte’s Helix is to add at least 1,000 UK DNA samples to #AN25K (Read more here)

Thank You!

…to ALL who have registered with us to be included in the "UK slice" of this international project.

Thank you too to all those who have written to tell us their stories - we love to hear them and are often touched by the endurance, generosity, and hope of those who have reason to engage with us in this endeavour, and who are as excited as we are about its prospects.

We can't do this without all of you! If anyone would like to share more widely and have us interview you for our blog or our FaceBook page, please let us know - it would be our privilege to let others know why this isimportant this is to you.

Special thanks to Emily Bevan and Liana Mensh for the Helix designDr. Cynthia Bulik and her UNC team for the AN25K challengeBeat for start-up funds administrationF.E.A.S.T. for the initial pledges and US donation administration